READING AND AUDITIONS
THE ACTRESS by Peter Quilter
Director : Carryn McLean
PLAYING DATES : 7-9, 13-16, 20-22 February 2020
READING : Saturday 2ND November 2019 2pm
AUDITIONS : Saturday. 9TH November 2019
Lydia auditions 2pm – 4pm
Nicole and Paul auditions 2pm – 3pm
Supporting Roles 3pm – 4pm
STIRLING THEATRE – Morris Place, Innaloo
The Actress dramatizes the events backstage as a colourful, complicated actress (Lydia) makes her emotional farewell performance. Various people from her life invade her dressing room to say their goodbyes, declare their love, roar with laughter, spit insults, grab a final embrace and renew old battles. We see Lydia’s struggles and feelings as she comes to terms with no longer being The Actress.
CAST :
Lydia Martin The Actress (50’s/60’s)
A great part for a strong female actor. A famous and successful actress, Lydia is feisty and funny but also sad and emotional. Also plays Lubov in scenes from The Cherry Orchard. Please note this role requires an Actor who can commit to a substantial part.
Katherine Her Dresser (50’s or 60’s) Admires Lydia and acts as an unofficial confidante and friend.
Charles Her Elderly fiancé (late 60’s) Also plays Lopakhin in scenes from The Cherry Orchard.
Harriet Her long standing Agent can’t accept that Lydia, her best client, is retiring. (40’s/50’s)
Nicole Her daughter. Loves her mother but has always been irritated by her fame. (20’s or early 30’s)
Paul Lydia’s ex husband. (50’s/60’s) They had a fiery and passionate relationship and he can’t quite let go of her (late 50’s or 60’s). Also plays Gaev in scenes from The Cherry Orchard.
Margaret. The Company Manager (late 40’s) Exasperated with Lydia
Please note the ages are stage ages only.
For further information, please phone Carryn McLean. 0417937271 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PLEASE NOTE – As there will be a reading, no scripts will be made available prior to the reading. Audition pieces will be available at the reading.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Sunday afternoons.
These days will be confirmed with the cast following the auditions.